BMW K 1600 Grand America vs Harley–Davidson Street Glide Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooling
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 Into 2
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Manual
Compression Ratio	12.2:1	9.2:1
Bore X Stroke	72 mm x 67.5 mm	100 mm x 111 mm
Drive Type	Shaft Drive	Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	6	2
Engine Type	6-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 24-Valve, Liquid Cooled	Twin-Cooled™ Twin Cam 110™, 4-Stroke
Displacement	1649 cc	1745 cc
Maximum Power	160 bhp	--
Top Speed	162 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	175 Nm	149 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5250 rpm	3250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7750 rpm	--
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	--	2
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Emission Control	--	Catalytic Converter
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Injection Type	--	Indirect Injection

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Electrical

Range Highway	No	--
Range City	No	--
Input	No	--
Tail Lamp	Bulb	LED
Power Pack	No	--
Pack Voltage	No	--
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen	Dual Halogen and LED Headlamps
Pack Life	No	--
Battery Voltage	12 V	29 V,10 Ah
Pack Capacity	No	--
Motor Type	No	--
Indicator Light	Yes	Bulb
Battery Charge Time	No	--
Charger Type	No	--

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	--	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Ignition Type	--	CDI

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Alloy	Mild Steel
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Split Seat
Rear Suspension	BMW Motorrad Paralever	Twin Shock
Front Suspension	BMW Motorrad Duolever	Telescopic
Suspension Travel(Rear)	125 mm	--
Body Frame Type	Bridge type	Tubular Frame
Side Wings	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Suspension Travel(Front)	115 mm	--
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	Optional

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Dimension

Curb Weight	196 kg	376 kg
Wheelbase	1618 mm	1625 mm
Width	1000 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1440 mm	--
Length	2560 mm	2450 mm
Category	Touring	--
Seat Height	750 mm	--
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.8 L
Dry Weight	--	380 kg
Ground Clearance	--	125 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R17	R19
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R16
Tyre Type	Runflat	--
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17	180/55 R18
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	130/60 R19

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Riding Modes	Road,Touring Road,Touring	Cruise Cruise
Stability Control	--	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	--	H-D® Smart Security System H-D® Smart Security System
Engine Immobilizer	--	Optional Optional
Traction Control	--	Yes
Central Locking	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	No	Yes
Navigator	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tachometer	Yes	Analog Analog
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tripmeter	Yes	--

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	Yes
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Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc